Description
Discover the delightful world of kanom jeeb, a beloved Thai dumpling that promises an explosion of flavor in every bite. This easy-to-follow recipe showcases a savory filling made with ground pork, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices, all wrapped in delicate dumpling skins. Perfect for appetizers, snacks, or party treats, kanom jeeb is not only delicious but also a fun cooking experience for everyone involved. Whether you’re serving them at a family gathering or enjoying them on a casual night in, these flavorful bites are sure to impress. Customize your filling by swapping proteins or adding your favorite veggies to make this dish your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz ground pork
- 1 egg
- 2 small coriander roots
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup finely diced carrots
- 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions
- 2 dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked and finely chopped)
- 3 tbsp golden mountain sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp white sugar
- 2 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 pack dumpling wrappers
Instructions
- In a mortar and pestle, pound coriander roots, black peppercorns, and garlic until fine.
- In a mixing bowl, combine golden mountain sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and oyster sauce.
- Blend ground pork with the sauce mixture, egg, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Mix the blended filling with the crushed spice mixture, carrots, green onions, and shiitake mushrooms.
- Shape dumplings: place a wrapper in a spoon, add filling, moisten edges with water, fold and seal.
- Steam lined dumplings over medium heat for about 10 minutes until wrappers are translucent.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 dumplings (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg